Explore topic-wise MCQs in Technical Drawing.

This section includes 23 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Technical Drawing knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

If an isometric drawing is made use of isometric scale then the drawings are called ___________

A. Isometric projection
B. Isometric view
C. Isometric perception
D. Orthographic view
Answer» B. Isometric view
2.

If an isometric projection is drawn with true measurements but not with isometric scale then the drawings are called ____________

A. Isometric projection
B. Isometric view
C. Isometric perception
D. Orthographic view
Answer» C. Isometric perception
3.

If isometric projection of an object is drawn with true lengths the shape would be same and size is how much larger than actual isometric projection?

A. 25%
B. 29.5%
C. 22.5%
D. 33.3%
Answer» D. 33.3%
4.

Most solid modeling CAD programs will produce pictorial drawings of 3-dimensional objects using either the isometric, perspective, or both views.

A. 1
B.
Answer» B.
5.

The bounding box method for creating an isometric drawing works well in both traditional board drawing and in AutoCAD.

A. 1
B.
Answer» B.
6.

An isometric drawing is a type of technical drawing used to illustrate a mechanical part in true 3-dimensional form.

A. 1
B.
Answer» C.
7.

When using AutoCAD to create an isometric drawing it is best to set the grid to ISO.

A. 1
B.
Answer» B.
8.

The primary difference between isometric drawings and perspective drawings is that in an isometric drawing both vertical and horizontal lines remain parallel while in a perspective drawing both horizontal and vertical lines are in line with an apparent vanishing point.

A. 1
B.
C. 1
D.
Answer» B.
9.

The bounding box method for setting up an isometric drawing helps the drafter ________.

A. confine the isometric drawing to its maximum size
B. figure what lines are to be illustrated vertical and horizontal
C. position the isometric drawing in paper space
D. none of the above
Answer» B. figure what lines are to be illustrated vertical and horizontal
10.

The AutoCAD Center Mark tool can be used in an isometric drawing as you would use it in any conventional orthographic drawing.

A. 1
B.
Answer» C.
11.

The Offset command can be used on vertical lines but not on horizontal lines.

A. 1
B.
Answer» B.
12.

When creating an isometric drawing in AutoCAD the drafter can utilize the Dynamic Input and Polar Coordinate system to place both vertical and horizontal lines. A line created from one point 3 inches at 180 degrees would be a ________ line.

A. horizontal
B. vertical
C. inclined
D. none of the above
Answer» C. inclined
13.

AutoCAD refers to isometric ellipses as ________.

A. Ellipses
B. isoellipses
C. isocircles
D. circles
Answer» D. circles
14.

The Offset tool should only be used for placing ________ in an isometric drawing.

A. circles
B. horizontal lines
C. vertical lines
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
15.

When creating a circle on an isometric flat surface you need to use the circle tool.

A. 1
B.
Answer» C.
16.

In an isometric drawing all horizontal lines are drawn on a 60 degree angle away from a given point.

A. 1
B.
Answer» C.
17.

A fillet is a rounded surface on the ________ corner of a part.

A. Inside
B. outside
C. radial
D. isoplane
Answer» B. outside
18.

By using the F-5 key you can switch from ISO Right to ISO Top to ISO Back.

A. 1
B.
C. 1
D.
Answer» C. 1
19.

In order to create an isometric circle to represent a hole through the top surface of a box, the drafter must insure that the correct isoplane has been selected by scrolling through the isoplanes using the ________ key.

A. F1
B. F3
C. F5
D. F8
Answer» D. F8
20.

Architectural drafters generally prefer to use ________ drawings to help illustrate 3-dimensional views of a structure.

A. isometric
B. perspective
C. orthographic
D. auxiliary
Answer» C. orthographic
21.

Before starting an isometric drawing in AutoCAD the drafter needs to ________.

A. set the grid to isometric
B. set the current layer to Defpoints
C. turn Object Snap off
D. turn Ortho off
Answer» B. set the current layer to Defpoints
22.

A round is a rounded surface on the ________ corner of a part.

A. inside
B. outside
C. radial
D. isoplane
Answer» C. radial
23.

Isometric drawings are often used by ________ to help illustrate complex designs.

A. mechanical engineers
B. piping drafters
C. aerospace engineers
D. all of the above
Answer» E.